Calgary

room for rent!! Sep 1, $450 + 1/2util, DD=1mo rent

2009-07-21T01:40:48Z

NW Calgary, ideal for SAIT or UofC student.

Small older but reno'd house with clean, quiet roomie and sweet adult cat. Safeway and major bus stops within 1 block. Short bus ride or reasonable walk to SAIT, North Hill Mall, and the train. big backyard, some room for storage in the basement, lots of flora, nice quietish area. Parking available nearby if needed.

I've lived there since April, but am moving to save money and be closer to the trains and my bf.

Inquire here, or sliveredlight@gmail.com, or on shenshen's journal (I'm not sure what email she wants to give out, so :) )

P.S. If someone who's a UofC student could spread the word to current/prospective students, that'd be rad... they charge non-students to post housing offers and I think that's monkey crap :( I'm not a student UNTIL Sept and I don't want Shen having to wait that long for roomie possibilities.

Cheers!

The Ghost of Michael Bell Lives in Calgary Radio

2009-07-20T20:42:22Z

All of these ads will have me jamming my car radio's next station button so hard I leave an imprint in the plastic.

View Poll: Irritating Radio Ads

calgarians @ 2009-07-19T20:41:00

2009-07-20T02:41:52Z

Here's a question.

Who do I call to get glass replaced in a window?

The frame is fine, but it's older and the glass is smashed thanks to my son. I just need someone to make a new pane and put it in the frame for me. Most of what comes up on Google only talks about complete replacement or auto windows.

Help!

ETA: It's a house window, which is why I'm annoyed only Auto seems to appear though I specify house. I did finally find a couple numbers but any other ideas won't hurt either.

Storm Warning

2009-07-19T20:57:59Z

Woah! Clouds came outta nowhere. That storm is gonna be here quick... I live NE of Calgary close to Airdrie... brace yourselves!

Scott Kelby's Second Annual Worldwide Photo Walk in Calgary

2009-07-19T19:40:07Z

I think I've finally narrowed down my selection of shots for submission in Scott Kelby's Second Annual Worldwide Photo Walk. After having shot 8GB of photos, I have about 26 I'm pretty damned happy with.

It's gonna be hellish picking through these, so if you have a comment or suggestion, feel free to pipe up!

Spontaneous living room in Calgary

2009-07-19T09:00:21Z

Hacked from my own journal entry (to keep it down to the merely relevant!)

After playing around with HDR and grabbing some tasty and very bad for us dinner at Tubby Dog, I wandered off to ... well, wander. Which is when I discovered a spontaneous living room on 17th Avenue and 8th St SW. That entire
corner is pretty much a torn up dust bowl surrounded by blue rental fencing. More than a bit of an eyesore, and a sad waste of space right in the heart of Calgary and a very cool area. So it appears that a young urban social anarchist of sorts named Tavis Ford slapped together an impromptu living room. Couches, chairs, coffee tables, tiki torches.... and complete strangers just came along and sat down and made conversation with each other. Phenomenal! Got some pictures, and then just sat down and chilled for awhile. It was good! I had fun, and I hope to see more of these randomly crop up.

Manga For Sale

2009-07-19T01:41:49Z

I'm cleaning out my room and I've noticed that there's a lot of old manga that I don't even read/like that's taking up unnecessary space on my shelves. Most of them were brought over from Malaysia, so they might be in Traditional Chinese, though there are quite a few English translations in there as well. Prices posted with the titles under the cut. =)

All titles are in mint condition, a few sporting frayed covers (which can be taken off in the case of the Chinese titles), but are otherwise perfect and practically new. The spines aren't cracked and there aren't any scratches on the fronts. I live in Panorama Hills in the NW, but I'm willing to find a place that's convenient for both of us if you're interested. =)

All prices are negotiable. ^^

Titles bolded are in English
Titles italicised are in Chinese
Plot summaries are linked to the title.

Hunter X Hunter by Yoshihiro Togashi (Yu Yu Hakusho)
Volumes 21-22
Selling one for: $4
Selling both for: $7
Genre: Action/Shounen/Humour/Fantasy
Suggested Age Range: 9 & above
Rating: 4/5 (great storyline, great characters but sketchy art)

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X/1999 by CLAMP (Cardcaptor Sakura, Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, Chobits)
Volume 17
Selling one for: $4
Genre: Action/Drama/Fantasy
Suggested Age Range: 12 & above
Rating: 3/5 (beautiful art and a strong story, but weak characters and execution. I got it for the art. >_>)

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Samurai Champloo by Masaru Gotsubo
Volume 1-2
Selling one for: $4
Selling both for: $7
Genre: Action/Humour/Historical
Suggested Age Range: 13 & above
Rating: 3/5 (funny stories, but they do contain some crude humour)

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Il Gato Sul G by Tooko Miyagi
Volume 1-2
Selling one for: $7
Selling both for: $12
Genre: Romance/Drama/Yaoi (Slash)
Suggested Age Range: 16 & above
Rating: 2/5 (weak characters, weak plot, no chemistry in the romance but the art is good)

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Genju no Seiza by Matsuri Akino (Petshop of Horrors
Volume 1-7
Selling one for: $4
Selling whole set for: $25
Genre: Supernatural/Humour/Fantasy
Suggested Age Range: 10 & above
Rating: 4/5 (Decent art, good characters and lovely humour, this is a good independent manga on its own, but it lacks a little since Petshop of Horrors)

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Godchild by Kaori Yuki (Angel Sanctuary, Fairy Cube)
Volume 1-8
Selling one for: $4
Selling whole set for: $30
Genre: Drama/Supernatural/Mystery/Gothic
Suggested Age Range: 13 & above (for some disturbing scenes)
Rating: 4/5 (good art, interesting stories, the only thing lacking about this series is a good translation, though it's fairly tolerable. If you like gothic tales of Victorian England, but don't give a damn about historical facts, this is a good read.)

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Peacemaker Kurogane by Kurono Nanae (Chrono Nanae) (Peace Maker) [ADV version]
Volume 1-3
Selling one for: $3
Selling whole set for: $7
Genre: Historical/Action
Suggested Age Range: 12 & above
Rating: 4/5 (extremely historicaly accurate in most cases, good characters coupled with good art. Tokyopop put out the prequel of this comic and, I heard, is going to be licensing this series as well, so I thought I'd sell this at a lower price)

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Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa (中/Chinese)
Volume 1-5
Selling one for: $2
Selling whole set for: $7
Genre: Supernatural/Action/Humour/Fantasy
Suggested Age Range: 10 & above
Rating: 3.5/5 (stories that are occasionally cute or deep, and with fantastic humour and good characters, FMA is one of the most popular titles today)

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Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto (中/Chinese)
Volume 1
Selling one for: $2
Genre: Action/Humour/Drama/Fantasy/Supernatural
Suggested Age Range: 10 & above
Rating: -- (my sister bought it, so I've never actually read it, but it is one of the most popular manga out there today)

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Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto
Volume 6
Selling one for: $0.50
Genre: Action/Humour/Drama/Fantasy/Supernatural
Suggested Age Range: 10 & above
Rating: -- (my sister bought it, so I've never actually read it, but it is one of the most popular manga out there today. This one was bought second-hand from the library, and so is being sold for a much, much lower price than the other ones in here)

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Inuyasha by Rumiko Takahasi (Ranma 1/2)
Volume 13
Selling one for: $0.50
Genre: Action/Humour/Drama/Fantasy/Supernatural
Suggested Age Range: 10 & above
Rating: -- (my sister bought it, so I've never actually read it, but it is one of the most popular manga out there today. This one was bought second-hand from the library, and so is being sold for a much, muc lower price than the other ones in here)

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Get Backers by Yuya Aoki & Rando Ayamine (中/Chinese)
Volumes 8-10
Selling one for: $2
Selling whole set for: $5
Genre: Action/Humour/Drama/Fantasy/Supernatural
Suggested Age Range: 14 & above
Rating: --

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Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya (中/Chinese)
Volumes 1-16
Selling one for: $2
Selling whole set for: $28
Genre: Romance/Drama/Supernatural/Humour
Suggested Age Range: 12 & above
Rating: 2/5 (I'm extremely biased against Fruits Basket for too many reasons to be explained. A lot of other people like it, but I'm not a fan, personally. Weak characters with no real depth, but a funny and intriguing-enough plot)

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Lagoon Engine by Yukiru Sugisaki
Volumes 1-4
Selling one for: $4
Selling whole set for: $14
Genre: Supernatural/Humour
Suggested Age Range: 9 & above
Rating: 4/5 (Cute art and a fairly interesting story. If you like ghost stories that aren't really scary, here's a good supernatural title)

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Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives by Ellen Schreiber
Volume 1
Selling one for: $4
Genre: Romance/Supernatural
Suggested Age Range: 13 & above
Rating: 2/5 (Decent art, but I don't know where my sister got this book from. I've wanted to get rid of it since I first read it. The main character is extremely whiny and it reads like a second-rate vampire novel)

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If you're interested in any of the titles, feel free to comment here or message me. ^^ It's based on a first-come-first-served basis. The suggested age ranges would be in case you're buying this for your kids or something. I tried to give as much information as I could. And again, the prices are all negotiable. If you'd like to discuss that, I can either set a post up in my journal where all conversations are kept private that you can comment on, or you can comment here or message me. =)

EDIT: There's a C&P of this post in my journal here if anyone wants. =)

Disney's Teh Lion King

2009-07-18T04:23:47Z

Hi fellow Calgarians,
I have 3 tickets for Broadway Across Canada's presentation of Disney's The Lion King that I am selling. We got 3 tickets but sadly are unable to attend so I'm trying to recoup a bit back and maybe help out someone interesting in seeing it.

The seats are:
Saturday August 8th, 2009 at 2:00pm
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Section LC (Left Center)
Row "A"
Seats 19, 20, 21

They cost $94 each so I am asking $275 for the 3 of them or best offer. If you are interested please e-mail me at stormin.g@gmail.com and we can sort out the details. I live in the NE but am rather close to the Marlborough C-Train so meeting you wont be a problem.

Thanks in advance.

calgarians @ 2009-07-16T12:17:00

2009-07-16T18:18:09Z

anyone happen to have an unwanted code to the free showing of 500 Days of Summer at Eau Claire tonight?

I want to go but I was too late requesting tickets.

Still have Violin for Sale!

2009-07-16T17:12:27Z

Last time I posted this, me and my new friends started a chat-fest, I highly doubt anybody could keep up... *LOL* So, I thought I'd post it again, I still have it, and still don't want it. Copied my original post below.
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Going through a household purge, and my little ones keep me from playing my violin (resin + toddler fingers = OMG!) so I'm looking to sell it. It's no stradivarius or anything, but PERFECT for beginners. I'm hoping to get $100 straight up for it, including the case, resin, extra strings and an electronic tuner device to get you going. Any takers? I live in the SW (Shawnessy) for pickup, or I work in the NE (32 ave) if that's better.... Can also e-mail you pictures if required.

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So anyway. TALK TO ME, peeps! Let's get it GONE! :oD

Organic Perm?

2009-07-16T04:58:19Z

So, out of curiosity, does anyone know of anywhere in town that does organic perms?

None of that nasty chemical stuff... I'm not really sure where to start looking. :)

Thanks in advance!

calgarians @ 2009-07-15T15:20:00

2009-07-15T21:35:43Z

So, I know this is going to sound really lame but, I recently just moved to Calgary and can not for the life of me find people that I would enjoy hanging out with. I'm not saying that it's not possible for me to find people in Calgary that are fun and love doing things, I'm just not into the whole Bar Scene that I've heard is pretty prevalent in the downtown and 17th Avenue areas. Basically, I'm looking for people that would like to go for coffee, or even dinner, and just talk; talk about books, movies, basically anything. I really miss having people to talk to, being as my closest friend lives six hours away, and am dying to have someone to talk with!

I've tried going to places like Fair's Fair, and random coffee places; but, usually when people are there, they're either with someone, or, not really there to idly chat. I've found people are a little apprehensive about making friends with people just off the street... Is there somewhere that you guys might know where I could hang out with people around my age [I'm only 20!] that like just hanging out and making friends with people they've just met?

tl;dr version: 20 years old, New to Calgary, Would like to make new friends, Want to be one? :)

calgarians @ 2009-07-15T09:44:00

2009-07-15T15:47:34Z

i think i have looked everywhere so i'm posting here in hopes that maybe someone will have seen one somewhere.
i'm looking for a white maxi dress.
i don't mind if it has some other color to it but as long as white is the main color. i've only been able to find black and purple mostly. if anyone knows of where i can find one that would be awesome!

calgarians @ 2009-07-15T01:23:00

2009-07-15T07:26:27Z

Someone I know just did a comedy open mic night the other day, and it got me thinking - what events like this happen and where? Open mic comedy, or music, or just other things that go on at bars/pubs other than the normal drinking, dancing, and paying a cover to listen to a band? Let's see some tales of the more interesting bar/pub night activities out there...

(Preferably semi-regular happenings, like Open Mic night every Wednesday, or Darts Night every Tuesday or whatever.)

Thanks!

Closing Sale

2009-07-15T01:53:21Z

I've owned a small Calgary-based jewellery-making business (focusing mainly on Swarovski beads/accents/pendants) for the last few years and have decided to move on to new things. With things being as they are economically, I'm getting rid of all current stock at reduced prices. Some of these pieces are selling for less than what it cost to make them. I will adjust the size of any of these pieces to better fit yourself or someone special, if desired. Also, I'll ship for free to anyone in the Calgary area. Payment is accepted via PayPal.

All leather products are genuine and purchased locally.

Anyone interested in or who has questions about any of these pieces is free to message me or leave a comment.

$25. Abstract Swarovski pendant with Swarovski triangles and Swarovski crystal beads with sterling silver accents. Sterling silver clasp. Sterling silver-plated beading wire.

$100. Sterling silver chain and Swarovski crystal rings. Large sterling silver clasp.

$120. Swarovski pearls/square beads/accents. Sterling silver clasp. Sterling silver-plated beading wire.

$120. Swarovski pearls/square beads/accents. Sterling silver clasp. Sterling silver-plated beading wire.

$35. Genuine leather collar with sterling silver chains and Swarovski rhinestones. Stone cabochon.

$30. Genuine blue suede collar with Swarovski rhinestones.

$35. Genuine blue suede collar with Swarovski rhinestones.

$25. Swarovski pearls and black Swarovski crystal cross. Sterling silver cross clasp. Sterling silver-plated beading wire.

$25. Swarovski pearls and Swarovski crystal beads with blue/purple Swarovski crystal cross. Sterling silver clasp. Sterling silver-plated beading wire.

$20. Swarovski blue/purple crystal cross with Swarovski beads and sterling silver accents. Sterling silver clasp. Sterling silver-plated beading wire.

$30. Swarovski crystal heart and Swarovski crystal column pendants. Swarovski beads with sterling silver accents. Sterling silver heart clasp. Sterling silver-plated beading wire.

$65. Aquamarine pendant with Swarovski crystals. Sterling silver-plated beading wire and sterling silver clasp.

$35. Massive Swarovski crystal heart with Swarovski crystal beads and sterling silver pendant. Sterling silver heart clasp. Sterling silver-plated beading wire.

$30. Swarovski leaf pendant with Swarovski crystal beads. Sterling silver leaf clasp. Sterling silver-plated beading wire.

$25. Swarovski crystal beads (squares and bi-cones). Sterling silver-plated beading wire. Sterling silver clasp.

$35. Massive Swarovski star fish pendant with Swarovski pearls. Sterling silver-plated beading wire. Sterling silver clasp.

$30. Swarovski starfish pendant - extra long necklace. Swarovski beads and sterling silver clasp. Sterling silver-plated beading wire.

epost

2009-07-14T23:50:28Z

I receive my gas and electricity bills via epost. Normally the gas bill arrives around the 5th of each month, and the electricity bill arrives around the 12th. Neither one has come in yet this month.

Obviously I can call my providers to find out what my balances are; I'm just wondering if anyone else hasn't received their bills via epost yet?

High flow advisory for the Elbow River

2009-07-14T14:42:17Z

Date: Tue Jul 14 06:54:22 2009
Subject: High flow advisory for the Elbow River.
From: Fire PIO

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CITYBEAT - CITY OF CALGARY PRESS RELEASE
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The Calgary Fire Department would like to advise the media
and the public of a high river flow advisory on the Elbow
River.

Due to the increase flow from the upper watersheds in
combination with the precipitation that is falling and is
forecasted to fall, there is a safety concern in and around
the Elbow River system.

With the increased flow, there is the potential for erosion
along the banks with increased amounts of debris that is
being washed off of the banks into the river. With the rain
fall, there is also increased water flow coming out of the
storm sewer outlets into the river.

Recreationalists including boaters, fishermen and those on
nearby bike paths are encouraged to use extreme caution when
near the river's edge.

At this time, this advisory is for the Elbow River only.

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Public Contact Information:

Contact 311

Public Email Contact:

3-1-1contactus@calgary.ca

Calgary Fireworks Festival via Global Fest

2009-07-14T06:48:23Z

Hello all,

I am wondering if any of you attended the competition in previous years and hoping you might have opinions on which countries fireworks are the best, and worst. I am wanting to attend this years competition and take a special someone with me whose also never been.

Since its August 21 - 29 there will be alot of choice, i'd hope anyway.

Any opinions in this would be greatly appreciated Thanks!

Student Housing?

2009-07-13T15:58:25Z

My sister is moving to Calgary for University and is looking for affordable, legal housing. Anyone have suggestions on where she should be looking, or where she could find a roommate? Thanx in advance for your help.

Telus cellphone bill.

2009-07-12T05:26:55Z

Okay, I know I'm probably not going to get a straight answer out of the company for this one, so I thought I'd ask here.

I was late on paying my Telus bill, but I was trying to get money on it every month. It wasn't enough, and after owing $143.00 for last month, they booted me from their service for good. I was already disconnected pending payment, and I got a bill in the mail on Thursday for an extra $380 on top of the $143.

So, a $500+ bill awaits me now, and I've been permanently booted from service.

Questions:

Can I use Telus Pay As You Go on my phone, or do I have to buy another phone?

This was my third year under contract, but it appears they're charging me for all three years, can they actually do that? My contract would have been up in November of this year, so you'd hope they'd only charge you for the remaining months..

I probably can't argue my way out of the extra $300 charge, can I?

Any tips? Suggestions?

(Yes, I've already gotten the "Pay your damn cellphone bill" lecture, but when you're not making much and working twice as hard for it, the money doesn't go far enough at all. I didn't think Telus would let me out of my contract without a massive payment either.)

calgarians @ 2009-07-09T13:26:00

2009-07-09T19:28:06Z

Where is a good place to go for Lunch and to talk, where you don't have to worry about leaving when you're done (ie you can take your time)... on Saturday... that isn't affected by drunken or hungover cowboys, stampede craziness and loud, obnoxious country music?

Suggestions?

Selling a Microsoft ZUNE MP3 player

2009-07-09T05:41:12Z

Might as well post this here to see if anyone is interested.

I am looking to sell my red Microsoft Zune 80GB MP3 player. It's about a year old, but the battery still holds a good charge. Unit is in excellent shape, and has never been dropped/abused. I don't have the Zune earbuds that came with it though. I'm now using my BlackBerry as my music device, and the Zune is just sitting here doing nothing.

I'm looking to get $100 for it, and I'll throw in my docking station as well. The docking station lets you plug the Zune into a TV (or you can use it as a dock for connecting to a PC as well).

Weather Watch

2009-07-08T23:07:41Z

Tornado warning issued...

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?ab12

Watches

City of Calgary
2:07 PM MDT Wednesday 8 July 2009
Tornado watch for
City of Calgary issued

Conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds or weak tornadoes. These types of funnel clouds form out of large cumulus clouds or very weak thunderstorms and normally do not have the energy to reach the ground. However one or two of these funnels may briefly touch down and can become destructive over a very small area. Treat all funnel clouds and tornadoes seriously and avoid when possible. Should one develop overhead take shelter until it dissipates. Remember these funnel clouds will normally appear with little or no warning.

Environment Canada continues to monitor the situation closely. Please continue to monitor your local media or weatheradio for further updates.

Should you spot a funnel cloud or tornado...And only if it is safe to do so...You can call 1-800-239-0484 to report your sighting. Please note this phone number is for reporting severe weather only.

An unstable airmass combined with Plenty of available moisture could create severe thunderstorms this afternoon over east central Alberta. Environment Canada meteorologists will watch these areas and issue severe thunderstorm warnings if necessary.

A funnel cloud was recently reported near Calgary. More funnel clouds are possible this afternoon along a line extending from Red Deer to south of Calgary. This line will move eastwards through the afternoon.

Calgarians Meetup Planning Post

2009-07-08T19:41:25Z

So, since a few people have been interested, we can start settling on details and such.

Some of the places suggested have been

Fish Creek Park
Prince's Island
Glenfield Loop
Sandy Beach

Would mid-week work for anyone, or would it be best to be on a weekend?

Possible food suggestions:

Hot dogs/hamburgers
Buns
Pop
Glasses
Ice/Cooler
Chips/Dip
Vegetable tray of some sort
Marshmallows

(I don't know the places enough to know what the firewood situation would be)

It'd be BYOB for sure, since alcohol can get pretty damn pricy.

What did I forget?

bride dress shopping

2009-07-08T16:02:34Z

Hello again lovely Calgarians,

I've got my very first bridal dress shopping day in a few weeks, scheduled at The Bridal Center. I learned (after inviting my friend to come take pictures) that they don't allow cameras in the building until after you've bought the dress. This seems....awkward to me, as how am I supposed to remember which one I liked best?

Can any past brides, brides to be, or anybody else with experience tell me about where to go Bridal Gown shopping, and why? Service, selection, camera rules... Where's the best place in town to go, and who should I avoid?

I've never been dress shopping, even with a friend, and...am quite a novice at this whole thing. I lack any fashion sense and rarely wear anything showing my knees, much less a dress, so friendly staff is quite the plus.